ABSTRACT
This study explored the influence of cultural factors on the primary schools pupils‟
drop out in Mpwapwa District, in Dodoma Region. The study is mainly qualitative
with some elements of quantitative approach. It was guided by Ecological System
theory developed by Urie Bronfenbrenner in 1979. Data were collected through
interviews, questionnaires and documentary review. The cross section research
design was used to guide the study. Samples were drawn using simple random and
purposive sampling to select the 183 of respondents, 120 Pupils, 46 ECT, 5 AT, 5
HT, 4 WEOs, 3 DEAO, QT and DEO. The data collected were analyzed through
Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 22 and thematic analysis
Analysis of the data generated revealed that cultural factors, including early
marriages, early pregnancies, and child labour led to drop out among primary school
pupils. On the other hand, it was revealed that parents tend to force their pupils from
schooling system as they claim that they are incapable of supplying them with the
school needs including the learning materials, uniforms just to mention a few.
The study recommended some strategies to reduce cultural factors on primary school
pupils‟ drop out. These factors are such as the introduction of school feeding
programme, enacting strictly rules, laws and regulations to be adhered by parents
who by any means contribute to their pupils school dropout at the early ages of
studies. Also, the study recommended that pupils should be educated about
identifying and reporting immediately when they are indicators of violation of
human rights which threaten the development of children in schooling system.
SAMWEL, B (2021). Exploring The Influence Of Cultural Factors On Primary School Pupils’ Drop Out In Tanzania: A Case Of Mpwapwa District, Dodoma Region. Afribary. Retrieved from https://tracking.afribary.com/works/exploring-the-influence-of-cultural-factors-on-primary-school-pupils-drop-out-in-tanzania-a-case-of-mpwapwa-district-dodoma-region
SAMWEL, BARAKA "Exploring The Influence Of Cultural Factors On Primary School Pupils’ Drop Out In Tanzania: A Case Of Mpwapwa District, Dodoma Region" Afribary. Afribary, 26 Apr. 2021, https://tracking.afribary.com/works/exploring-the-influence-of-cultural-factors-on-primary-school-pupils-drop-out-in-tanzania-a-case-of-mpwapwa-district-dodoma-region. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
SAMWEL, BARAKA . "Exploring The Influence Of Cultural Factors On Primary School Pupils’ Drop Out In Tanzania: A Case Of Mpwapwa District, Dodoma Region". Afribary, Afribary, 26 Apr. 2021. Web. 22 Nov. 2024. < https://tracking.afribary.com/works/exploring-the-influence-of-cultural-factors-on-primary-school-pupils-drop-out-in-tanzania-a-case-of-mpwapwa-district-dodoma-region >.
SAMWEL, BARAKA . "Exploring The Influence Of Cultural Factors On Primary School Pupils’ Drop Out In Tanzania: A Case Of Mpwapwa District, Dodoma Region" Afribary (2021). Accessed November 22, 2024. https://tracking.afribary.com/works/exploring-the-influence-of-cultural-factors-on-primary-school-pupils-drop-out-in-tanzania-a-case-of-mpwapwa-district-dodoma-region